Jennie Mae Cook

jennie cook

September 10, 1930 ~ January 12, 2016

Light a Candle

Add a Memory to the Timeline

Sign the Guestbook

Send Flowers

Memorial Tree Plantings

South Portland-Jennie M. Cook, 85, of Main Street, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Queens, New York, on September 10, 1930, a daughter of Hiram and Lillian (Parker) Polk. She moved to Eastport as a child and attended Eastport schools. She married Samuel J. Cook in July, 1947, in Lubec. The family moved to Portland in 1954. Jennie worked for Holmes Fish Packing, Jordans Meats, and Fairchild Semiconductor. She retired in 1998 after 30 years at Fairchild. She enjoyed visiting Atlantic City casinos, playing bingo, and trips to Boston and New York to cheer for the Yankees. She is predeceased by her husband and a brother, Emery Polk. She is survived by a daughter, Helena V. Cook of Standish; three sons, Dennis J. Cook of Windham, Wayne A. Cook of South Portland, and Stephen K. Cook of South Portland; a sister, Mary Marshall of Portland; a brother, Edward Polk of Sebago; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, at St. Lukes Cathedral, 143 State Street, Portland. Burial will follow at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. To visit Jennies memorial page or share online condolences, visit www.ctcrawford.com

View current weather.

Memories Timeline

View the Timeline Add a Memory to the Timeline

Guestbook

  1. Dennis, Wayne, Vicky and Steve, so sorry to hear of Jennie’s passing. She was a wonderful women and a great friend to my mother.

    – Randy Wakefield

    Reply

  2. Steve,We were away and just learned of your mother’s passing today. We are so sorry.We always had a good time with her.

    – Archie and Carol

    Reply

  6. Dear Dennis, Wayne and Steve, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family members as you struggle to make it through this difficult time. The Cooks were our closest neighbors when we first moved to Wilson Street on Munjoy Hill. I have many fond memories of your mom. She was like a mother to all the kids on the Hill — always looking out for us. I remember seeing her play softball for Fairchild Semiconductor at Kiley Field and relaxing on your back porch in the summer. She always waited on me and my wife whenever we went to Rudy’s Lunch for a good meal. Farewell Mrs. Cook. May God rest your soul.Sincerely,Rick Wright

    – Rick Wright

    Reply

  8. Dear Stephen,Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I never met her, but she sounds like she was quite a lady. Sincerely, Victoria

    – Victoria Patry (Vicki Wyse)

    Reply

  10. Vicky, Steve, Dennis and Wayne, I was terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your mom, I remember her so well from our days on the Hill. I spent a lot of time at your home, and I remember both your dad and mom very fondly. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.Kathie Dolan

    – Kathie Dolan

    Reply

Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle